Women in business set for lift-off at EWIB 2025

Empowering Women in Business returns for 2025, and it promises to be better than ever

EWIB (Empowering Women in Business) is back for 2025 with a stellar lineup of top-tier speakers.

One of the most popular events run by the BFA (British Franchise Association), due to its inclusive, supportive atmosphere and powerful guest speakers, EWIB 2025 is set to deliver an all-time best.

Entitled The Power of Balance: Leading your life and the business you love – Empower yourself to thrive with passion and pride, this year’s event will include keynote talks, expert panels and fireside chats focused on leadership, personal growth and business strategy.

Guest speakers will include renowned clinical psychologist, broadcaster, Times columnist and ‘How Did We Get Here?’ podcaster Professor Tanya Byron (pictured above) as well as former airline captain and founder of the charity Project Wingman, Captain Emma Henderson MBE.

From the wider world of business, Nikki Senior, a coach from professional wellbeing company Mindspan, and Rachel Haslam, director of leadership and development company Team Academy, will be imparting their wisdom and knowledge, while CEO Pip Wilkins QFP will host a ‘fireside chat’ with Carys Jukes from the Mewstone Candle Company.

Those who have attended past events have heaped praise upon EWIB. Sam Godfrey-Moore from What’s On 4 Kids, who attended in 2024, said: “What a day! I cannot thank the BFA enough for this life-changing event. Yes, I’m going that far with this. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more comfortable or understood at an event of this scale before. The day was packed with highly relevant content to me and my business and connected with me on a very personal level.”

Helen Simmons from Caterpillar Music concurred: “I could have spent three days at EWIB 2024. The day flew by so quickly – the talks were amazing, the energy in the room was phenomenal, and I have taken away so much again. This is the third time I have been, and it just gets better and better. It really is one of the highlights of the year.”

Commenting on the plans for 2025, Pip Wilkins said: “I couldn’t be more excited about this year’s EWIB! With an incredible speaker lineup and a powerful agenda, we’re set to deliver one of our best events yet. Every year, this day leaves women feeling inspired, uplifted, and deeply connected. EWIB is like no other event in franchising – a space where women can let their guard down, share openly, and walk away with fresh ideas and renewed energy.”

EWIB will be held on 18 June 2025 at the West Midland’s Safari Park, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF. Tickets are £145 + VAT and available here.